This course aims to provide a historically based overview of the literature of all periods, together with opportunities to specialize in particular periods of literature, in modern English language, and in non-period modules. Students are encouraged to develop their own interests and may choose from a wide variety of specialisms. UCL English Language & Literature has a strong tradition of links with the literary world. Practicing writers are invited to give readings and there is a writer-in-residence programme. We teach through lectures, seminars and tutorials. Our one-to-one tutorial teaching is, we think, a unique provision in English departments in the UK. Tutorials provide the opportunity to discuss with your tutor your individual written work and academic progress, and for you to raise any concerns or queries about your courses or other matters. Good graduates in English are articulate, can write clearly, undertake research and can present evidence for and against a case, all of which will make you highly employable. Traditional career paths include publishing, journalism and teaching, but English graduates are also sought by the civil service, local government, finance, business, the media and film. Some of the destinations in recent years have included Deloitte, Waterstones, Oxford University Press, the BBC, Granada TV, Sotheby's and Reuters in New York. Graduates have gone on to Master's or doctoral degrees and to teacher training and law courses.